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Patent Number: US 8,426,768 B2

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Automation1 GL4 Galvo Scan-Head Drive

HARDWARE MANUAL

Summary of Contents for AUTOMATION1-GL4

Page 1: ...Patent Number US 8 426 768 B2 Revision 2 01 Automation1 GL4 Galvo Scan Head Drive HARDWARE MANUAL...

Page 2: ...spare or replacement parts To get help immediately contact a service office or your sales representative Include your customer order number in your email or have it available before you call This man...

Page 3: ...mpliance 28 2 2 HyperWire Interface 29 2 3 Laser Output Connectors 30 2 3 1 Position Synchronized Output PSO 35 2 4 Encoder Output Connector 36 2 5 Galvo Motor Connectors 38 2 5 1 Analog Encoder Input...

Page 4: ...36 Figure 2 12 PSO External Sync Input 37 Figure 2 13 End of Travel Limit Input Connections 41 Figure 2 14 End of Travel Limit Interface Input Schematic 41 Figure 2 15 Limit Input Diagnostic Display 4...

Page 5: ...ncoder Specifications 39 Table 2 20 End of Travel Limit Input Pins on the Galvo Motor Connectors 40 Table 2 21 Thermistor Input Pins on the Galvo Motor Connectors 43 Table 2 22 Digital and Analog I O...

Page 6: ...Table 3 3 Preventative Maintenance 58 Table 3 4 Control Board Fuse Specifications 59 Table 3 5 Power Board Fuse Specifications 60 List of Tables GL4 Hardware Manual 6 www aerotech com...

Page 7: ...d has been designed to be in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following standard s when installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s supplied installation instructions EN...

Page 8: ...This page intentionally left blank EU Declaration of Conformity GL4 Hardware Manual 8 www aerotech com...

Page 9: ...U8 068995 0031 Rev 00 Standards CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 2012 EN 61010 1 2010 UL 61010 1 2012 Visit https www tuev sued de product testing certificates to view Aerotech s T V S D certificates Type th...

Page 10: ...This page intentionally left blank Agency Approvals GL4 Hardware Manual 10 www aerotech com...

Page 11: ...electrical power 2 Restrict access to the drive when it is connected to a power source 3 Do not connect or disconnect electrical components wires and cables while this product is connected to a power...

Page 12: ...This page intentionally left blank Safety Procedures and Warnings GL4 Hardware Manual 12 www aerotech com...

Page 13: ...your Sales Order in the Integration section 1 Connect a PC HyperWire port to an amplifier HyperWire port Section 2 2 2 Connect the Digital Analog I O Section 2 6 3 Connect to Axis 1 and Axis 2 motor a...

Page 14: ...This page intentionally left blank Installation Overview GL4 Hardware Manual 14 www aerotech com...

Page 15: ...aser outputs Section 2 3 l Three optically isolated laser outputs Section 2 3 l Dual Axis PSO firing Section 2 3 1 l Three axis Part Speed PSO firing that uses the PSO firing circuit based off of the...

Page 16: ...The block diagram that follows shows a summary of the connector signals Figure 1 2 Functional Diagram Chapter 1 Introduction GL4 Hardware Manual 16 www aerotech com...

Page 17: ...ontinuous 10 A Control Supply Input Voltage 85 240 VAC Input Frequency 50 60 Hz Inrush Current 16 A Input Current 0 35 A max Output Voltage 38 V Peak Output Current 20 A Continuous Output Current 5 A...

Page 18: ...d connections Table 1 3 Mounting Specifications GL4 Customer Supplied Enclosure IP54 Compliant Weight 2 9 kg Mounting Hardware M4 8 screws four locations not included Mounting Orientation Vertical typ...

Page 19: ...1 2 2 Dimensions Figure 1 3 Dimensions GL4 Hardware Manual 1 2 2 Dimensions www aerotech com 19...

Page 20: ...emperatures that are less than 31 C and decreases linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Operating Altitude 0 m to 2 000 m 0 ft to 6 562 ft above sea level If you must operate this product above 2 0...

Page 21: ...oftware Version column drives that show a specific version number are not supported after that version Table 1 5 Drive and Software Compatibility Drive Type Software First Software Version Last Softwa...

Page 22: ...This page intentionally left blank 1 4 Drive and Software Compatibility GL4 Hardware Manual 22 www aerotech com...

Page 23: ...on the packing list are contained within the package The documentation for the GL4 is on the included installation device The documents include manuals interconnection drawings and other documentatio...

Page 24: ...necessary to use an external filter for CE compliance IMPORTANT Refer to local electrical safety requirements to correctly size external system wires DANGER Before you operate the GL4 install a ground...

Page 25: ...DANGER To prevent the risk of electric shock do not operate the GL4 without a ground connection Figure 2 2 Motor Supply Connections Table 2 3 Motor Supply Wiring Specifications Pin Description Recomme...

Page 26: ...conditions Figure 2 4 l The output of each power supply must not be ground referenced l The output of each power supply must be specified to be used in positive or negative polarity The GL4 controller...

Page 27: ...Figure 2 3 Control and Motor Power Wiring using a TM3 Transformer Figure 2 4 Third Party Power Supply Connection GL4 Hardware Manual 2 1 3 External Power Supply Options www aerotech com 27...

Page 28: ...to the drive to keep the wire length between the drive and filter to a minimum Use a line filter such as Aerotech s UFM ST on the Control Supply AC inputs The following additional changes could be req...

Page 29: ...er to re establish communication WARNING Do not connect or disconnect HyperWire cables while you are loading firmware or damage to the drives may occur Table 2 5 HyperWire Card Part Number Part Number...

Page 30: ...WARNING After you install this product you must tell the operator about all applicable safety conditions and safety information Refer the operator to the laser manual for safety information about the...

Page 31: ...n Value Isolated Output Maximum Frequency 5 MHz Voltage 5 24 V Output Current 50 mA 5V TTL Maximum Frequency 10 MHz Voltage 5 V Output Current 50 mA Figure 2 5 Laser Interface Outputs GL4 Hardware Man...

Page 32: ...Figure 2 6 Current Sinking Configuration with Isolation Figure 2 7 Current Sinking Configuration without Isolation 2 3 Laser Output Connectors GL4 Hardware Manual 32 www aerotech com...

Page 33: ...Figure 2 8 Current Sourcing Configuration with Isolation Figure 2 9 Current Sourcing Configuration without Isolation GL4 Hardware Manual 2 3 Laser Output Connectors www aerotech com 33...

Page 34: ...Figure 2 10 TTL Output 2 3 Laser Output Connectors GL4 Hardware Manual 34 www aerotech com...

Page 35: ...ngths in work areas where a lot of electrical noise occurs l Uses high frequency pulse transmission For best performance put the RS 422 line receiver or the opto isolator near the electronics that rec...

Page 36: ...eserved N A 7 PSO External Sync Input 8 5V N A 9 Axis 1 SIN Output 10 Reserved N A 11 Axis 1 COS Output 12 Axis 2 SIN Output 13 Axis 2 COS Output 14 Reserved N A 15 Ground N A Table 2 15 Mating Connec...

Page 37: ...ture the PSO Waveform module will not generate the configured waveform when an output event is received until the rising edge of the synchronization signal occurs Table 2 16 PSO External Sync Specific...

Page 38: ...End of Travel Limit Input 7 Marker 1 Input 8 Encoder Power 5V 500 mA N A 9 Motor Over Temperature Thermistor Input 10 Flash Configuration Input 11 Frame Ground N A 12 Motor Output 13 Motor Output 14 S...

Page 39: ...nd phase balance controller parameters to get the best performance For more information refer to the Help file Table 2 19 Analog Encoder Specifications Specification Value Input Frequency max 500 kHz...

Page 40: ...onnectors Pin Description In Out Bi 6 Clockwise End of Travel Limit Input 8 Encoder Power 5V 500 mA N A 16 Encoder Ground N A 19 Counterclockwise End of Travel Limit Input Aerotech recommends that you...

Page 41: ...Figure 2 13 End of Travel Limit Input Connections Figure 2 14 End of Travel Limit Interface Input Schematic GL4 Hardware Manual 2 5 2 End of Travel Limit Input Interface www aerotech com 41...

Page 42: ...ns to the CW and CCW inputs at the motor feedback connector or swap the CW and CCW limit functionality in the software using the EndOfTravelLimitSetup parameter View the logic level of the EOT limit i...

Page 43: ...h i e 10 k which will result in a high input signal As the increasing temperature causes the thermistor s resistance to decrease the signal will be seen as a logic low triggering an over temperature f...

Page 44: ...g Input Input 7 AI Analog Input Input 8 GND Ground N A Table 2 23 Digital and Analog I O Connector B Pinout Pin Label Description In Out Bi Connector 1 DI0 Digital Input 0 Optically Isolated Input 2 D...

Page 45: ...nly be used with ground referenced circuits The digital outputs have overload protection They will resume normal operation when the overload is removed Table 2 25 Digital Output Specifications Digital...

Page 46: ...Figure 2 17 Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Figure 2 18 Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode 2 6 1 Digital Outputs GL4 Hardware Manual 46 www aerotech com...

Page 47: ...Approximate Input Current Turn On Time Turn Off Time 5 V to 24 V 6 mA 10 s 43 s Table 2 28 Digital Input Pins on the Digital Analog I O B Connector Pin Label Description In Out Bi 1 DI0 Digital Input...

Page 48: ...or reset the drive Table 2 29 Analog Output Specifications Specification Value Output Voltage 10 V to 10 V Output Current 5 mA Resolution bits 16 bits Table 2 30 Analog Output Pins on the Digital Ana...

Page 49: ...ommon Refer to Figure 2 22 Table 2 31 Analog Input Specifications Specification Value AI AI 10 V to 10 V 1 Resolution bits 16 bits Input Impedance 1 M 1 Signals outside of this range may damage the in...

Page 50: ...der SIN Input Input 3 COS1 Encoder COS Input Input 4 COS1 Encoder COS Input Input 5 ESTOP Emergency Stop Digital Input Input 6 ESTOP Emergency Stop Digital Input Input Table 2 35 Axis 2 Encoder Input...

Page 51: ...Figure 2 23 Encoder Input Connections Schematic GL4 Hardware Manual 2 7 Encoder Input Connectors www aerotech com 51...

Page 52: ...ESTOP input is scaled for an input voltage of 5 24 volts Figure 2 24 ESTOP Sense Input Schematic Table 2 38 ESTOP Pins on the Encoder Input Connector Pin Label Description In Out Bi 5 ESTOP Emergency...

Page 53: ...itches Use the Laser Output Polarity switches to specify the active laser output polarity Refer to Section 2 3 Figure 2 25 Laser Output Polarity Switches GL4 Hardware Manual 2 8 Laser Output Polarity...

Page 54: ...eDivider DriveEncoderOutputConfigureInput DriveEncoderOutputOn DriveEncoderOutputOff A3200 ENCODER OUT command Configure each Sync port as an input or an output PsoDistanceConfigureInputs A3200 PSOTRA...

Page 55: ...n Information For more information about hardware requirements PC configuration programming system operation and utilities refer to the Help file GL4 Hardware Manual 2 10 PC Configuration and Operatio...

Page 56: ...This page intentionally left blank 2 10 PC Configuration and Operation Information GL4 Hardware Manual 56 www aerotech com...

Page 57: ...is the danger of electric shock 3 All tests must be done by an approved service technician Voltages inside the controller and at the input and output power connections can kill you Table 3 1 LED Descr...

Page 58: ...tions to make sure they are correct Make sure that all connections are correctly attached and not loose Replace cables that are worn Replace all broken connectors Cleaning DANGER Before you clean the...

Page 59: ...ontrol Board Fuse Specifications Fuse Description Size Aerotech P N Third Party P N F1 Control Supply Power at Pin 1 2 A S B EIF01048 Littelfuse 0875002 MXEP F2 Control Supply Power at Pin 1 2 A S B E...

Page 60: ...ly Table 3 5 Power Board Fuse Specifications Fuse Description Size Aerotech P N Third Party P N F1 Motor Bus Supply 10 A S B EF01020 Littelfuse 215010 P F2 Motor Bus Supply 10 A S B EF01020 Littelfuse...

Page 61: ...ization RMA number must accompany any returned product s The RMA number may be obtained by calling an Aerotech service center or by submitting the appropriate request available on our website www aero...

Page 62: ...ial rates apply If during the on site repair it is determined the problem is not warranty related then the terms and conditions stated in the following On Site Non Warranty Repair section apply On sit...

Page 63: ...ency Approvals 2 00 General update 1 05 Updated Section 1 2 1 04 Added cable part numbers Table 2 37 1 03 Updated to AUTOMATION1 hardware 1 02 Added Table 2 16 1 01 The following sections have been up...

Page 64: ...This page intentionally left blank Appendix B Revision History GL4 Hardware Manual 64 www aerotech com...

Page 65: ...trol Supply Connector 24 Mating Connector Part Numbers 24 Wiring Specifications 24 cooling vents inspecting 58 Current Sinking Configuration with Isolation 32 Current Sinking Configuration without Iso...

Page 66: ...onfiguration with Isolation 33 Current Sourcing Configuration without Isolation 33 Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking Devices 47 Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing Devices 47 Digita...

Page 67: ...g list 23 PC Configuration and Operation Information 55 Peak Output Current 17 Phasing End of Travel Limits 42 Pinout Analog Input Pins Digital Analog I O B Connector 49 Analog Output Pins Digital Ana...

Page 68: ...er Board Fuses 60 PSO 35 Unit Weight 18 Standard Features 15 Sync Related Commands 54 Sync Port Cables 54 Sync Ports 54 System part number 23 T Table of Contents 3 Thermistor Interface Galvo Motor Con...

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